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Deer Park, TX 77536 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids Connect of Pasadena
- licensed capacity
- 123
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Kids Connect of Pasadena
Kids Connect of Pasadena is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 2, 2022, for up to 123 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 123 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Background-checked educators |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Potty training: Potty-training partnership with families |
| Safety | Keypad entry, strict sign-in and sign-out, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCS subsidy through Workforce Solutions |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (2-Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 123 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Connect of Pasadena has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Kids Connect of Pasadena
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 123 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1729219
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 19 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The changing table mat was observed to be torn apart in multiple places and the cushion was exposed.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
Apr 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“The infant cribs did not have any labels on them at the time of inspection. Corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“A transporation van did not have a first aid kit at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
- Apr 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that one of the changing pads had crumbs and other debris on it, reflecting that it was not being cleaned after every use.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
- Jan 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“While attempting to redirect a child, a caregiver grabbed and pulled up a child by the arm resulting in injury to the child.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
Apr 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“One staff training certificate's were not available for review. The Director training certificates were not available for review upon request. Training hours for staff employed at the childcare center was printed and provided while Licensing inspector while present.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
“Three children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, modifications, and/or the child's swimming ability.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“The toddler and the school-age classroom were observed with operating air conditioner units in the window while children were present. The toddler classroom was observed napping. The cord to the air conditioner in the school-age classroom was hanging from the unit into the outlet plug. The air conditioner was observed in the classroom, and accessible to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
- Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“A caregiver was viewed on camera placing a used diaper on the table where children play, eat, and do crafts.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“A caregiver was viewed not washing hands after changing a diaper. A caregiver was viewed on camera not washing a child's hands after the child took a soiled diaper and walked away with it.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“A caregiver was viewed on camera placing a soiled diaper accessible to children. Another child was seen taking the diaper off the table and walking away with it.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver was viewed on camera not washing hands after changing a diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
- Jul 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2021Inspection33 rules cited
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
“Infant daily report is lacking a summary of activities the infant participated in”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“A child was asleep on a cot that was not labeled.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“School age children do not have an activity plan posted.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“A caregiver present was not listed on the current employee list.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“There were 29 children in a group size, the Specified age group of the chidlren is age 2”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
“Medication was given on 10/19/2021 and the employee who administer the medication did not put a full name.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
“During the time of inspection caregivers do not have a tracking system to determine what group of children are in their care during their work shift.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
“Medication was given on 10/19/2021 and the amount given and time was not listed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“Daily schedules do not reflect two opportunities for outdoor play in 5 out of 5 classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
“Caregiver and Director stated that the infants do not go outside.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.5617(a)(3) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
“1 out of 5 vans is lacking information about the facility.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
“Cribs in the infant room were not far enough apart. So children can not touch each other.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“6 out of 12 children's file are lacking required immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“3 out of 13 staff files are lacking a notarized affidavit”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
“The sink in the waddlers classroom is lacking paper towels.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“Director administers medication but is lacking current training in medication.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“During the time of inspection operation was lacking a sign in and sign out tracking system. Director was not able to make it available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“A child was given asthma medication on 10/18/2021 and the child's name is not on the container and the medication is not in the original container.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A caregiver is present and supervising children and does not have a personnel record file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“During the time of inspection children were seen using tablets. Tablet use and screen time is not apart of the planned activities.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“During the time of inspection 1 out of 5 vans safety alarm was not working properly.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
“Infant's daily report is lacking infant's general mood for the day.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“An infant present did not have a labeled crib.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“2 out of 12 children's records are lacking health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“During the time of inspection emergency medical information were not made available for transportation services conducted on 10/20/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“During the time of inspection a list of children were not made available for transportation services conducted on 10/20/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“Toddler classroom is lacking adequate lighting.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the time inspection a toilet in the toddler's room was not working properly. A toilet in the boy's bathroom was not working properly. The girl's restroom was lacking toilet tissue. The sink in the waddlers classroom was broken. The bottom of the cabinet in the infant's classrooms was damage and coming apart and pieces of wood was accessible to the crawling infants.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“3 out of 12 children records are missing admission files.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“During the time of inspection employee's attendance was not made available.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“School age children do not have a storage for individual belongings. In the toddler room 4 out of 18 children is lacking labeled cubbies.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“3 out of 12 children records are lacking emergency address for the designated contact person.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“During the time of inspection operational policies have not been development.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Connect of Pasadena
Is Kids Connect of Pasadena licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 2, 2022.
When was Kids Connect of Pasadena last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Connect of Pasadena had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Kids Connect of Pasadena care for?
123, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Connect of Pasadena accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Connect of Pasadena's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Connect of Pasadena cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 479-5437 to ask.
What is Kids Connect of Pasadena's phone number?
(281) 479-5437.
Where is Kids Connect of Pasadena?
1431 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77503. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Developmental Care Center, 0.3 miles away.